June 6, 2012
Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce E-Bulletin

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Oroville, CA 95965
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Calendar Events

Chamber Executive Ambassadors Meeting
06/06/2012
Monthly meeting for the Executive Board of the Ambassadors for the Chamber of Commerce

New Venture Series for Start-up Businesses
06/06/2012- 06/27/2012
This 4-part training series provides essential information for individuals thinking about starting a new business and new business owners (in business for a year or less).

Oroville Hospital's Community Farmers' Market
06/06/2012
Oroville Hospital's Community Farmers' Market is held every Wednesday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, June through September. Come out for delicious fresh fruits, vegetables, & more!

American Cancer Society
06/06/2012
Enjoy dinner at your local Appleebees and help find a cure for Cancer. The ACS continues to fundraise for Oroville's Relay for Life. Every first Wednesday of the month.

Retail Management for Success - Existing Business
06/07/2012- 06/28/2012
Effective retail store management is crucial for ensuring ongoing profit and the sustainability of your retail business. This workshop’s focus is retail management only!

Understanding Your Business Taxes
06/07/2012
Tax planning can save you time & money. Learn the tax aspects of operating a business; filing re-quirements; estimating taxes for auto, home office, travel & entertainment expenses; depreciation; record keeping systems; and overall tax planning strategies & best tax practice methods for your business.

DJ Dancing at Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co.
06/07/2012
It's a dance party every Thursday night with DJ DRE! Hot music and video .

Blues Brothers Tribute at Feather Falls Brewery!
06/08/2012
AUTHENTIC is the best way to describe the high-powered, energetic performance of the Briefcase Full Of Blues Fabulous Show Band and Review, a realistic reproduction of the legendary comedians turned bluesmen, Joliet Jake (John Belushi) & Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd): The Blues Brothers.

Free live music - Steve Walker Band!
06/08/2012- 06/09/2012
The Steve Walker Band is a crowd-pleaser that has been the featured entertainment aboard the Tahoe Queen for the past twenty-five years!

Ribbon Cutting at the Unity Church of Oroville
06/08/2012
We’re in a party mood! Unity Church of Oroville was burned by an arsonist on February 20, 2011. Although it has taken quite awhile, the church is finally re-opened. We have been meeting in a rental facility for over a year and now that we’ve reclaimed our original place, we want to celebrate!

Neil Young Tribute - Feather Falls Casino Brewery!
06/09/2012
Neil Young's music speaks to every generation. THE NEIL DEAL pays tribute to the “Godfather of Grunge” with a show that includes both acoustic & rockin' electric songs from Young’s extensive catalog!

Feather River Senior Ctr Sat. Summer Entertainment
06/09/2012
Starting Saturday, May 19th, the public can enjoy leisure morning shopping at the downtown Farmer's market then stop by the Senior Center where your produce purchases will be stored in their walk-in refrigerator.

An Evening of Wine, Food & Song
06/09/2012
Join us for An Evening of Wine, Food & Song, presented by Oroville Grocery Outlet and Mug Shots Coffee House.

Board of Directors Meeting - Chamber of Commerce
06/12/2012
The Board of Directors meet the second Tuesday of every month at 5:15 pm.

BNI
06/12/2012
BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals.

Tops in Blue
06/12/2012
TOPS IN BLUE is one of the oldest and most widely traveled entertainment groups of its kind. Composed of 35 to 40 of the most talented vocalists, musicians, dancers, and technicians anywhere, their primary purpose is to perform for military personnel and their families throughout the world. However, the enormous popularity of the group has also made them America’s goodwill ambassadors around the globe.

Enterprise Zone


Get started today on substantial tax credits, it is easier than you think! Oroville is a designated Enterprise Zone. Contact, Rick Farley at 538-4307.

No Cost to Chamber Membership

HRWow gives you everything you need to make HR Administration easier. It lets you create custom HR forms and manuals; get your questions answered by HR professionals; discover great health tools for you and your staff; and provides health care reform resources, at no cost to our Chamber Membership, provided by Titus & Associates.  Contact Fred Knaus at (530)899-4803.

TOPS in BLUE coming to Oroville!

Tops in Blue Coming to the State Theatre!

Plan to be dazzled by the current tour of Tops in Blue coming to the State Theatre on Tuesday, June 12 at 6pm. There will be singing and dancing to the best of Pop and R&B sounds along with Country/Western music. And the show wouldn't be complete without a tribute to our great nation that has been a tradition with Tops In Blue for the past 57 years. 

Tops in Blue consists of members of our U.S. Air Force sharing their musical and dance talents.  They select only a few areas in NorCal to play each year and Oroville was selected this year!

All the singing and dancing will send you home with wonderful memories of  the talented Air Force Expeditionary Entertainers.  This is a free show and the doors will open at 5:15pm.

Jeepers Creepers!

Chamber Staff

Amid the scorching heat of the summer sun... oops, not yet it's still springtime, mechanics creepers of all shapes, sizes and persuasions were lined up for review, safety checks, and the aniticipated "CRACK" of the starter's gun.  Crowds lined the streets and cheered their favorites on.  Darting in between obstacles, handling improptu equipment failures, and stretchhhhhhing for the finish line, the contestants from all parts of the community left the observers wanting more.  Thank you to the Oroville Downtown Business Association, the particpants and their crews, and to the fans that came out to support this competitively "fun" activity.  We love the creative spirit!  For more pictures, please visit the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce on facebook.

Need for Gun Laws?

Innocent bystander

Caught on cell phone by a shocked onlooker... Claudia Knaus is seen here brandishing a 44 Magnum Dirty Harry style pistol and yelling "Bring it on you Critters!"  Shortly after this picture was taken, Ms. Knaus surrendered the weapon claiming that she had been fooled into using .32 caliber blanks and that the concussion caused by the discharge brought on a rare side effect known to cause rage and memory loss.  Back at work on Monday and seemingly oblivious to the incident, Ms. Knaus was extremely apologetic and embarrassed by all of the attention.  About an hour later, she was seen doing quick draw exercises in the parking lot!  The incident is still under OACC investigation.

Okay, we're pulling your leg.  She was the race starter at the Creeper races.  But she looks like she was enjoying herself way too much!!!

Independence Day Coming Soon!

Chamber Staff

 “Oroville Dam Fireworks are back!”  the Oroville Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce. The 4th of July fireworks display will once again light up the sky over Lake Oroville thanks to the efforts of Bidwell Marina, California Department of Water Resources, City of Oroville, Gold Country Casino and event coordinator Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation – Friends of the Arts.

The funds were raised on behalf of the “City of Gold” and its beautiful lake to continue this freedom celebration, featuring internationally acclaimed fireworks engineers “Pryo Spectaculars.” Pyro will create a beautifully orchestrated display to dazzle the eye and imagination. Fresh off their fabulous commemorating fireworks display that marked the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Pyro Spectaculars is happy to return to Oroville for this local fireworks tradition.

Starting at approximately 9:30 p.m., this pyrotechnical display is free of charge and attracts thousands to the Oroville Dam crest. Others view the fireworks from boats. The fireworks light up the night sky and reflect vividly on the lake surface behind Oroville Dam.

Limited food vending spots are available in designated areas. Interested vendors should contact either California Highway Patrol officer Cliff Morrison at 530-538-2700 for vending atop Oroville Dam or Bob Grisak for vending at the Spillway Area Parking lot, run by State Parks at 530-538-2200. The deadline is June 22.

For more information, contact the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce at 538-2542 or visit http://www.lakeorville.net.

City reaches out!

On Thursday, May 31st, The City of Oroville Planning and Development Services Department was out in force to host a "Meet & Greet" with the general public.   That appreciative public was available to ask building-related questions of the experts and do so in an most informal way.  The barbecue, held to celebrate Building Safety month provided an opportunity for those involved in the building trade as well as the general public to meet City Building Officials.  David Goyer, pictured above, manned the barbecue providing hot dogs and hamburgers to a hungry group of community members.  Shade, a cool breeze, and informative discussion provided for a delightful "small town" feel to the event.  Thank you to the City of Oroville and to those employees and community members who took part - LOVE THIS TOWN!

Traffic Catcher Sites for YOU!

If you don't have a web presence,  you're losing money.  You can set it up yourself, or you can set up an appointment with the Chamber's Technical Resource Specialist, Cliff Marler.  He will assist you in settting up, refining and activating your Traffic Catcher Site.  This is a special offer to our Chamber Membership for $30. Contact Cliff at cmarler@orovillechamber.net

Chamber Weekly E-Bulletin - June 6, 2012

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